Free Animal Books for 1st Graders
Come Back, Rex!
Benny’s energetic dog Rex escapes during their walk and takes off on a wild adventure! Will Benny be able to catch his speedy pup before he gets into more trouble? Join Rex on his exciting chase through the neighborhood in this fun-filled story about a boy and his mischievous dog.
Dan and the Big Fish
Dan is up in a tall tree, looking for a good leaf to snack on. He picks one and tries it, but doesn’t like it. He sends it down to the fish in the pond below. He jumps to the next spot and lands hard on the branch, which snaps.
Dive!
A turtle lives in the sea and dives. A crab walks on the sand in the sea. Fish can be odd shapes and have spots and stripes. Seahorses all in a line. A crab by some rocks. A red plant is to the side.
Down by the Sea
Nip is a young crab who is so excited to visit the sea with her mum! As she explores the beach, she discovers all kinds of amazing crabs - one with a mammoth claw, a pale round crab with strong legs, and many more. But when Nip accidentally bumps into a grumpy crab, will she still have a good day? Join Nip on her seaside adventure and find out what friends she makes along the way!
First?
Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?
He Can Spy…
Kojo has a big reading test coming up at school, and he’s determined to do well! As he practices his homework, he spies all sorts of funny characters - a grandad in a bucket hat, a grandma in bright clothes, a hen wearing a headscarf, and even a cat with a necktie! Some words are tricky, but Kojo knows how to break them down. Can you help Kojo spy all the silly words hiding in his homework?
Hop Finds the King
Arrows are falling from the sky, and Hop must find the king before it’s too late! He races to ask Crow, Brown, Hip, and even a mysterious shape by the wall. Everyone points him in a different direction. Will Hop reach the king in time to warn him about the danger? Join Hop on this exciting quest through the kingdom!
I Am Up
The bird is sitting in its nest and realizes it has to go. It puts a bit in, then oh no! It has to go. A dog is up and the bird must go.
I Think I Can Help!
A friendly bird has just moved to a new place and wants to make friends. He notices that the other animals need help - a rhino bothered by flies, a crocodile with something stuck in his teeth, a giraffe with a stick behind her ear, and a zebra who can’t eat in peace. The brave little bird has an idea: ‘I think I can help!’ But will helping others be enough to find the friendship he’s looking for?
I Want Fans
Meet a bird with a big dream—to fly through the sky and become a famous movie star! But there’s one problem: flying is really, really hard. When the other birds in flying class laugh and say this bird is too big to ever get off the ground, it’s time to get creative. Can a pair of homemade wings and a lot of determination turn this grounded bird into a soaring sensation? Will the dream of having fans ever come true?